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jettblack · 07-03-2007, 07:36 PM

my center stand? I just bought the bike a few months ago and just realized it doesn't have a center stand.

Any suggestions on how to tighten the chain without a center stand?

Easy Rider · 07-03-2007, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jettblack

my center stand? I just bought the bike a few months ago and just realized it doesn't have a center stand.

Any suggestions on how to tighten the chain without a center satnd?

Well don't feel TOO bad; not many come with center stands any more.

Have you not lubed the chain yet? You will have a similar problem with that.

What you probably want is a "wheel jack" that lifts the back wheel.
I need one too but, so far, been too stuborn (or stupid) to get it.

Warputer · 07-03-2007, 09:24 PM

Jett , it is possible to adjust your chain without a center stand or rear stand . I did it a few times before purchasing my rear stand .

jettblack · 07-03-2007, 09:39 PM

How do you get the bike up on a rear stand? Does it require two people? I found something called a " Tommy Jack" that looks like it will do the job for $60. Which would be better a jack or stand?

Warputer · 07-03-2007, 09:52 PM

For a rear stand , U will need to get spools. These thread into the rear of your swingarm .....look at yours ....there should be a spot to screw these spools into. Then the stand will pick up the bike when U push down on the stands handle . Only requires 1 person for the stand . I know almost nothing about the "jack" , so I can't help U there. Let me see if I can find some pics ..............

jettblack · 07-03-2007, 10:24 PM

Thanks. I just got back today from spending a week at Edisto Island, SC. Sweet bike.

**inspiron** · 07-04-2007, 02:37 AM

There is the "poor mans" method.

Have someone about your size sit on the bike and hold it straight. Then measure the tension of the chain and adjust accordingly.

Warputer · 07-04-2007, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jettblack

Thanks. I just got back today from spending a week at Edisto Island, SC. Sweet bike.

Thanks bud .....Edisto is a long ways from Vermont !!

Blade · 07-04-2007, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jettblack

my center stand? I just bought the bike a few months ago and just realized it doesn't have a center stand.

Any suggestions on how to tighten the chain without a center stand?

Actaully unless specified, bikes today have to have the chain adjusted with the rear wheel on the ground or simulated on the ground with a rear stand.

jettblack · 07-05-2007, 05:19 PM

[quote=inspiron;330609]There is the "poor mans" method.QUOTE]

Best advice .....worked out great.

07-03-2007, 07:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
jettblack Where Am I ? Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 1996 Katana 600 Location: Vermont Posts: 40	I'm missing... my center stand? I just bought the bike a few months ago and just realized it doesn't have a center stand. Any suggestions on how to tighten the chain without a center stand? Last edited by jettblack; 07-03-2007 at 09:35 PM.

07-03-2007, 09:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Warputer Kickstand Operator Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 05 Busa-GSX1300R Location: Lake Murray South Carolina Posts: 253	Jett , it is possible to adjust your chain without a center stand or rear stand . I did it a few times before purchasing my rear stand . __________________ Chris

07-03-2007, 09:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
Warputer Kickstand Operator Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 05 Busa-GSX1300R Location: Lake Murray South Carolina Posts: 253	For a rear stand , U will need to get spools. These thread into the rear of your swingarm .....look at yours ....there should be a spot to screw these spools into. Then the stand will pick up the bike when U push down on the stands handle . Only requires 1 person for the stand . I know almost nothing about the "jack" , so I can't help U there. Let me see if I can find some pics .............. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Chris

07-04-2007, 02:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	There is the "poor mans" method. Have someone about your size sit on the bike and hold it straight. Then measure the tension of the chain and adjust accordingly. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

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07-03-2007, 09:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
jettblack Where Am I ? Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 1996 Katana 600 Location: Vermont Posts: 40	How do you get the bike up on a rear stand? Does it require two people? I found something called a " Tommy Jack" that looks like it will do the job for $60. Which would be better a jack or stand?

07-03-2007, 10:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
jettblack Where Am I ? Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 1996 Katana 600 Location: Vermont Posts: 40	Thanks. I just got back today from spending a week at Edisto Island, SC. Sweet bike.

07-05-2007, 05:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
jettblack Where Am I ? Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 1996 Katana 600 Location: Vermont Posts: 40	[quote=inspiron;330609]There is the "poor mans" method.QUOTE] Best advice .....worked out great.

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